IMPACT

Stress: the 21st Century Epidemic

StoryUP creates data-driven VR escapes for areas of acute stress. Using BCI (brain computer interface), we also enable the user to control some experiences with their own brainwaves. We believe immersive media has value not just for entertainment but to help people shift their emotions into quieter states. In one study from Yume, researchers found VR 27% more emotionally engaging than regular flat video.

ABOUT US

Let's StoryUP

StoryUP is a tribe of storytellers, psychologists, developers, filmmakers, audio engineers and technologists. We began in 2015, trying to find a solution for terminally-ill WWII Veterans who were not able to physically travel to see their memorials in Washington, DC. Through honoreverywhere.com, we learned VR appeared to be impacting users’ moods and physiology. In 2016, Dr. Jeff Tarrant and story technologist

Sarah Hill started to study whether VR could be compounded to shift brainwave patterns and whether brainwaves could manipulate assets within a VR environment. Together Dr. Tarrant and Hill hold a provisional patent on VR therapy. StoryUP’s stories encompass a variety of forms from meditations to features using technologies including EEG, HRV, BCI, and neurofeedback.

OUR TEAM

Scott Schaefer

VIDEOGRAPHER

15 time mid-America Emmy award winning videographer and national Edward R. Murrow award recipient. You've seen Scott's work on Bloomberg News, E!, NBCsports.com and ESPN. As adjunct faculty at the Missouri school of Journalism, Scott taught visual storytelling in China. He's also a pianist, cake decorator and chain saw sculptor.

Jim Spencer

Executive Chair

Jim Spencer is a media entrepreneur. In 2008, he founded Newsy, which was acquired by Scripps in 2014. Jim's led content and partnerships as VP and GM positions at NBC News, Ask Jeeves and AOL.

Sarah Hill

CEO & CHIEF STORYTELLER

Sarah is a 20 year veteran of the interactive media industry. She got into virtual reality trying to find a solution for a group of terminally-ill Veterans who weren't able to physically travel. She is a national Edward R. Murrow, Sigma Delta Chi, and 12-time mid-America Emmy award-winning storyteller with VR work that spans 5 continents. Sarah started using augmented reality in 2011 to interact with TV viewers behind the scenes of a newscast.

Angie Mutz

Virtual Communications Coordinator

Angie hails from the insurance industry where she led communications virtually across 6 states. An avid foodie & Star Wars fan, ask her about her "death star waffle maker".

Kyle Perry

CINEMATOGRAPHER

Kyle's 360 cinematography has captured everything from Mount Elbert to the northern jungles of Haiti. An award-winning fixed frame filmmaker, on clear nights you'll find Kyle exploring the night sky with his telescope. Ask Kyle about his work with NASA.

“I’m not a doctor, but I simulate one in VR. “ great read in @RollingStone via @nfalstein https://t.co/YuAe26ReVi

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Thanks for the shoutout Sarah from StoryUp VR ❤️ #VRLA recap

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Hi wondering if anyone knows anything / can help me with this? I’ve filmed with Samsung’s 360 camera and I will use VFX on the Green Screen in the recording. But I have not been able to determine the focal length and the size of the sensor in the camera. Has been checked some web sites and different forums plus asked Samsung unsuccessfully. Do you have to disassemble the camera or there are other way to measure this? Here is link to the camera. Need to find this out on Monday …

Can someone invite me to the StoryUp VR party? I would really love to go. Thanks!

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Your brain on VR. Our case study on what immersive story does to your brain. https://medium.com/@sarahstories/your-brain-on-vr-video-the-new-chill-pill-79fec732f881#.38x0mli2n

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Facebook is commissioning our next film as part of Oculus’s VR for Good initiative. How lucky we are to get to tell one non-profit’s story! #VRforGood

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Check out this data-driven baseball coaching venue in Columbia, MO called “Big Hitters MO”. And check…

Check out this data-driven baseball coaching venue in Columbia, MO called "Big Hitters MO". And check out this article in MLB.com about my nephew, Danny Hill. Obviously, he gets his throwing arm from his aunt ;- )

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At CES? Join me for a workshop at VRFest on Thursday. We’re talking about how to create media you move…

At CES? Join me for a workshop at VRFest on Thursday. We're talking about how to create media you move with your mind. Here's a promo code to save you some $.Code: VRSPEAKERPANELRegister here: http://bit.ly/2CLdps4

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Join me as I pitch for the Women in XR venture fund showcase. Watch the livestream or join us in VR!

Join me as I pitch for the Women in XR venture fund showcase. Watch the livestream or join us in VR!

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StoryUP XR is stoked to be a part of Google’s Jump program. We’ll be using the camera to conduct a VR…

StoryUP XR is stoked to be a part of Google's Jump program. We'll be using the camera to conduct a VR handbell choir with your Positivity thinking.

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We’re speaking about how VR affects emotions today at the #VRforGood summit. Can’t get to DC? Watch …

How VR helps you destress. Thanks for the mention +Consumer Technology Association

Experience totality in virtual reality…..during the recent solar eclipse. Huddle under a 350-year-…

Experience totality in virtual reality…..during the recent solar eclipse. Huddle under a 350-year-old Burr Oak tree. Listen to the crickets come in after it gets dark. Best viewed in Google Cardboard or by dragging your cursor or finger on your mobile device.

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We would love a vote for our +SXSW panel picker about the future of VR for education. We’ll be talking…

We would love a vote for our +SXSW panel picker about the future of VR for education. We'll be talking about how we're using BCI + VR to create calm in the classroom. BCI = brain computer interface.

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He’s using his brainwaves to guide our VR experience. Can’t wait for you to try it. StoryUP.com

He's using his brainwaves to guide our VR experience. Can't wait for you to try it. StoryUP.com ﻿